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GOOGLETRANSLATE function in Google Sheets

In B2, enter exactly =GOOGLETRANSLATE(A2,"es","en") to translate the Spanish text into English.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

In B2, enter exactly =GOOGLETRANSLATE(A2,"es","en") to translate the Spanish text into English.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

GOOGLETRANSLATE functionIn B2, enter exactly =GOOGLETRANSLATE(A2,"es","en") to translate the Spanish text into English.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.

Expected result

B2 contains the GOOGLETRANSLATE formula and displays Good morning.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. B2 contains the GOOGLETRANSLATE formula and displays Good morning.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Spanish	English
Buenos días

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
GOOGLETRANSLATE function. In B2, enter exactly =GOOGLETRANSLATE(A2,"es","en") to translate the Spanish text into English.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
B2 contains the GOOGLETRANSLATE formula and displays Good morning.